Assessment of the Demographic Situation in the Regions of Russia in the Aspect of Interregional Socio-Economic Asymmetry

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to analyze the depth of regional socio-economic asymmetry depending on the demographic situation. Materials and methods. The demographic situation index in the regions was calculated using statistical analysis methods based on indicators of population reproduction, expectancy of life, and demographic pressure. The grouping method was used to classify regions according to their demographic situation and the purchasing power of average per capita income in relation to the regional subsistence wage level. Results were presented in a tabular form. Results and discussion. Based on a set of demographic indicators (birth rate, mortality, infant mortality, demographic burden, and life expectancy), the demographic situation indexes were calculated for 2022 and an average for the 2018 2020 period. To assess regional socio-economic asymmetry, a combined analysis of the demographic situation and income levels in the regions was conducted, based on grouping the regions according to these indicators in the constructed matrix. The resulting matrix refl ects the main imbalances in regional development – income inequality and demographic processes, taking into account territorial characteristics. The analysis revealed 13 possible combinations of demographic situation indi ces (IDS) and income levels from 16 possible combinations. The grouping of regions with average IDS and average income level (16 regions) and regions with low IDS and average income level (13 regions) is the most numerous. Conclusions. Overall, the country is dominated by regions where the income level in relation to the subsistence wage level does not exceed 300 % ‒ 62 regions, while in 6 regions this fi gure is less than 200 %. The research clearly illustrates the existing imbalances in economic and demographic regional development.